Archive for January, 2006

A dilemma (Greek: δίλημμα = a double assumption, twin premise, or ambiguous proposition) is an argument which is equally conclusive by contrary assumptions. The dilemma creates a situation which requires a choice between two equally balanced alternatives. Usually the dilemma is presented to an antagonist as a choice between two solutions to a problem, both […]

The following series of articles is a study in Bibliology – the doctrine of the Bible. The purpose of this series of articles is to display something of what the Bible teaches about the Bible, but more particularly to display what the Bible teaches about the authority of the Bible. Below is a brief outline […]

You’ve used the expressions yourself: We don’t need to reinvent the wheel. We don’t need to start from scratch. We should take what’s already been done and build upon it. There certainly are situations where such expressions apply. But this is not a universal maxim. There are some things which should be regularly re-invented. Theology […]

1. The Authority of the Holy Scriptures The Holy Scriptures – the Hebrew books from Genesis through Malachi and the Greek books from Matthew through Revelation – are the very Word of God. Though these Scriptures have been inscribed by men, nevertheless everything about these men – including such things as their cultural background, their […]